Gear News: Arc’teryx Climb Academy Returns to the Lake District for 2026
Hot on the heels of the recent Chamonix Academy announcement, Arc’teryx has confirmed that its premier UK event is headed
Tag: rock climbing clothing
Review: Artilect Quandary Peak Hoody – A New Benchmark for Technical Fleece?
The “mid-layer” category is arguably the most crowded space in outdoor apparel. To stand out, a piece needs to offer
R1 Redux: Everything You Need to Know About the New 2025 Patagonia R1 Air Jacket – Review
The Patagonia R1 is legendary. For years, it has been the gold standard for cold-weather mid-layers, trusted by climbers, hikers,
Patagonia Nano-Air Ultralight Pullover and Hoody Review – the Holy Grail of Midlayers!
Over the summer season I’ve been reviewing the new Nano-Air Ultralight pieces from Patagonia, wearing them for all my guiding
Helly Hansen Holmen 5 Pocket Pant 2.0 Review: Your Go-To for Mountain, Office, and Everywhere In-Between
Norwegian outdoor legends Helly Hansen are renowned for their quality gear, and their latest Holmen 5 Pocket Pant 2.0 are
Rab Syncrino Mid Fleece Hoody Review 2023
Combining the warmth with the anti-odour benefits of merino wool with the durability and quick drying properties of synthetic fibres
Artilect Halfmoon Bio Pullover Review 2023
With a tagline like Sustainability is Not Optional – US-based company Artilect Systems have thrown down the gauntlet. They have
Osprey Zealot 30 Review 2023
A well featured pack suitable for activities from your daily commute to climbing and hiking. Pros Cons Osprey make some
Keela Nevis Trousers Review 2022
Excellent 3 season, well priced pants for all mountain use. Pros Cons We recently reviewed the great Keela Pinnacle Jacket
Jöttnar Floyen LX Review
The Jöttnar Floyen LX is a super versatile lightweight synthetic jacket that will work for multi pitch alpine rock climbs through to layering for Scottish winter, a truly ‘Goldilocks’ insulation piece.
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